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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.11, 844.72 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.11, 844.72 and 350.12 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.11 : 844.72 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.11/844.72 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.11x = 844.72 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.11x = 295,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,748.27/612.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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